Sinking

Perhaps Lent...
is about sinking into the depths of redemption,
receiving sacrifice
and allowing all
our carefully crafted idols
to fall--
disappear beneath the waves
of God's goodness and mercy.

Endless waves,
the sea gate held open.

Perhaps this is the way we get to our knees--
by accepting the buckling weight
of so great a love as this--
that One Holy would lay down his life
awash in shame
for my pitiable state--
and hold the gate
Open.


jfig     2/2023

3 thoughts on “Sinking”

  1. So beautifully written. SINKING seeped into my soul. This is for you, Jenny: Author C.S. Lewis writes: “To please God…to be a real ingredient in the divine happiness…to be loved by God, not merely pitied, but delighted in as an artist delights in his work or a father in a son—it seems impossible… But it is so.” — The Weight of Glory

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  2. Beautifully written, Jenny. This is for you: Author C.S. Lewis writes: “To please God…to be a real ingredient in the divine happiness…to be loved by God, not merely pitied, but delighted in as an artist delights in his work or a father in a son—it seems impossible… But it is so.” — The Weight of Glory

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